September 8, 2024

Summary

Tasne shares a remarkable experience as a midwife, recounting a day when she was on duty at a health center. A 44-year-old pregnant woman arrived, in labor with high blood pressure, which posed risks. Tasne decided to transfer her to a hospital an hour away by ambulance. The bumpy journey caused the labor to progress quickly, and the woman gave birth to a baby boy on the roadside. Tasne provided immediate care, and both mother and baby were fine afterward. The story highlights the unpredictability of her work and her dedication to maternal care.

Takeaways

• 👩‍⚕️ Tasne is a healthcare worker sharing their experience.
• 🤰 The patient was a 44-year-old pregnant woman about to give birth.
• 🏥 The woman was in a health center and had reached 8 cm dilation.
• ⚠️ She had high blood pressure, putting her at risk during delivery.
• 🚑 Tasne decided to transfer the woman to a hospital, which was an hour away.
• 🛤️ The road to the hospital was uneven and rocky.
• 👶 Less than 4 minutes later, the woman’s dilation was complete, and she gave birth.
• 🚗 The ambulance stopped on the side of the road for a spontaneous delivery.
• 🍼 Tasne provided normal delivery care, and the baby boy was born safely.
• 😊 After 20 minutes, the mother and baby were both fine, and they safely returned to the health center.

Q & A

Who is sharing the experience in the script?

The speaker, Tasne, is sharing their experience.

Where was the speaker when the event happened?

The speaker was on duty at a health center.

Who came to the health center, and what was her condition?

A pregnant woman who was 44 years old, about to give birth, and had a dilation of eight centimeters came to the health center. She also had high blood pressure, which put her at risk.

What did the speaker decide to do with the pregnant woman?

The speaker decided to transfer her to the hospital, which was one hour away by ambulance.

Why was the transfer to the hospital important?

The transfer was important because the woman had high blood pressure, putting her and the baby at risk.

How long did it take for the woman to fully dilate during the ambulance ride?

It took less than 4 minutes for her dilation to reach full completion during the ride.

What happened during the ambulance ride?

The woman gave birth spontaneously to a baby boy during the ride, and the ambulance had to stop on the side of the road for the speaker to assist with the delivery.

How did the speaker handle the delivery?

The speaker provided normal delivery care to the woman while on the side of the road.

What was the condition of the mother and baby after the delivery?

Both the mother and the baby were fine, and the mother's blood pressure returned to normal after 20 minutes.

What did the speaker do after the delivery was completed?

The speaker returned safely to the health center with the mother and baby.

What was the speaker's reflection on this experience?

The speaker found the experience interesting and expressed gratitude to God for the safe outcome.